MOT reliability
Suzuki Sfv 650 gladius
8 vehicles · 74 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Suzuki Sfv 650 gladius vehicles and 74 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sfv 650 gladius has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,212 miles.
8
Vehicles
74
MOT tests
885
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Sfv 650 gladius problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sfv 650 gladius MOT tests:
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Other46%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Steering7%
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Body & structure7%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
Suzuki Sfv 650 gladius pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 100% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 9 | 67% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Suzuki Sfv 650 gladius MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sfv 650 gladius MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Front Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cuts (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cuts (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Suzuki Sfv 650 gladius pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 14,275 |
| 2010 | 3 | 27 | 85% | 18,266 |
| 2009 | 4 | 32 | 84% | 15,157 |
Suzuki Sfv 650 gladius reliability FAQ
Across 8 Suzuki Sfv 650 gladius vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sfv 650 gladius MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).
The typical Suzuki Sfv 650 gladius in our data has covered around
16,212 miles.
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